Louise J. (Albano) Leone, of Melrose, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on January 3, 2016. Born on January 17, 1922, she was 93. Beloved wife of the late Victor J. Leone Sr. for 69 years. Devoted mother of Margaret Leone of Tewksbury and Victor J. Leone Jr. & his wife Carolina of Lynnfield. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Pescatore & his wife Pina of Tewksbury, Melissa Tognarelli & her husband Kirk of Tewksbury, Anthony Leone & his wife Sarah of Boston, and Alicia Leone of Lynnfield. Caring sister of the late Rocco, Domenic, Daniel, Samuel, & Arnold Albano and Caroline Kaleta, Catherine Bencale, and Rose Joyokonis. Proud great grandmother of Matthew, Alex, Sofia, Mason & Stella Rose. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Louise and her husband Victor were owners of Leone’s Sub and Pizza on Broadway in Somerville for many years, greeting patrons year after year.